Vasil Bykaŭ

Soviet and belarusian writer (1924-2003).

Born June 19th, 1924 in Byčki. [ref]

Died June 23rd, 2003 at 79 years old in Barawlyany. [ref]

Occupations
journalist, politician, screenwriter, writer
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